Juan J. Zhingri-Deleg, 27, was charged with second-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a minor. He faced a judge Tuesday at the East Hampton Town Justice Court and was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond.

Zhingri-Deleg was arrested at 7:20 p.m. Monday after investigators received a report of an “inappropriate relationship” he was allegedly carrying on with a 14-year-old girl. Authorities told the East Hampton Press the charge stemmed from the victim’s age and there was no indication of force.

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